Wendy's POV

"Alex. As well as his friends." Kara stated. I looked back down at the floor and she took notice in it.

"Wendy, you need to give the guys a chance. They are really nice guys. Mostly Alex."

"And how do you know he's a nice guy? What the hell was he even doing here in the first place?" I said as I lifted my head up making eye contact with Kara.

"I know Alex is a nice guy because he saved you from Nate. Alex was here to make sure we were okay. He was really worried about you when you were sleeping."

"What do you mean Alex saved me from Nate?" I asked confused.

"Alex saw what was going on. He rushed over and kicked Nate's ass. He picked you up and brought you inside. I came downstairs and saw he put you on the couch and he had it to where your head was on his lap. He was moving some of your hair out of your face. And I swear to God Wendy. If I haven't made any noise to let him know I was here, he looked like he was about to cry. The guy has a nice heart. I'm sure the others do as well. Please...please just give them a chance. I talked to Alex while you were sleeping, he really is a nice guy." It took me a few minutes to understand everything she just said. It's a lot to take in, mostly after being beaten to almost death. Or at least that's how it felt.

"Okay..." I said softly.

"Okay what?" She asked me.

"Okay, as in, I will give them a chance. We will go to the park tomorrow. See if the boys are there. That way I can talk to Alex and thank him for helping me." I spoke. I saw Kara's face light up. She jumped up and jumped on me as she hugged me.

"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!" She repeated.

"Kara. Pain. Ow." I spoke quietly. She removed herself from my lap quickly.

"Sorry.." She said looking down.

"It's okay kiddo. It it was the other way around, I probably would have done the same thing. But right now, by the looks of outside, it looks pretty late. Let's get on up to bed, and tomorrow we will wake up, get ready, hell, I'll let you skip a day of online-classes, and we will just hang out at the park all day. How does the sound?"

"That sounds awesome!" She said with a smile as she got off the couch. I followed her action and got up as well. I reached over to her and brought her in for a nice sisterly hug.

"Okay kid, let's go to bed. I'm just going to go turn off all the lights. Night, love ya." I said placing a small kiss on her head and walking into the kitchen.

"Night Wendy, love you too!" She shouted from the stairs. Once I made sure all the lights were off, I took my time walking up the stairs. My whole body is killing me right now. Nate has never beat me as hard as that before. I guess that's what I get for standing up to him. Once I finally made it up the stairs I took a left turn and went to my room. I shut the door behind me and put on some music, keeping it low so that it wouldn't keep Kara up. I walked to my closet and got my night clothes and put them on. Normally I would shower fist, but I'll just do that in the morning. My ribs hurts to bad right now.

Once I was dressed in my night clothes and slowly laid down on my bed, so I wouldn't hurt myself more than I already am.

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It was the next morning, and I must have slept in for once. I looked at the clock and saw it was already noon. I jumped out of my bed quickly, instantly regretting it.

"Fuck." I groaned out. I walked over to my closet and got my outfit I set out for the day last night. I walked slowly over to my bathroom and shut myself in. I turned on the shower and hopped in. I took a total of ten minutes in the shower. I got out and dried off, putting on my clothes, blow dried my hair, and putting on a little bit of make-up. Once I was already for the day, I opened my bedroom door and headed down the stairs. I heard the TV on. Telling me that Kara was already up. I walked into the living room and saw Kara sitting on the couch watching the TV.

"Hey Kara. Sorry I slept in so late." I spoke as I made my way over to the couch and sat next to her.

"It's fine. I understand, you needed your sleep. While you were asleep, I took the time to do a few classes, that way I didn't really skip." She said with a smile.

"Such a good kid." I smiled back at her. "Did you eat already?"

"Sure did. I made you some food as well. Be right back. I'll go warm it up." She said as she hopped off the couch and skipped into the kitchen. I let out a small chuckle. She really is a good kid. I'm glad she is not growing up like me. I left out a small sigh. I heard a beep sound coming from the kitchen, telling me that the microwave just stopped, so she would be bringing me my food in a minute. I sat back on the couch and watched what was playing on the TV.

"Here you are. Bacon, eggs, and toast." She said handing me a plate with a smile.

"Thanks Kara. Looks amazing." I said taking it. I took a bite of the eggs. "Taste amazing too." I said with a mouth full of eggs, making her laugh. I finished up my food about five minutes later, I was really hungry, having skipped lunch and dinner yesterday. I walked into the kitchen and put my plate in the sink and started washing it. I saw Mom didn't leave a note today, saying that it was okay for Kara and I to waste the day away at the park. I walked back in the kitchen and saw Kara putting on her shoes.

"Ready to waste the day away at some park jamming out to music like we are a pair of losers?" I asked with a smirk as I walked over and put on my shoes as well.

"Wendy, we are a pair of losers." She spoke with a laugh, making me laugh as well, because in all truth. She was right. We are losers, and I'm okay with that. I grabbed my sunglasses and my phone and we walked out the front door, making sure to lock it behind us. Again, it was another bright and sunny day, so we walked instead of driving my car there. The whole way to the park we rocked out to Green Day. I admit. I was in pain still, but hanging out with my best friend and rocking out to one of the best bands, made me feel a lot better, as well as forget the pain.

"You going to be able to race me to the swings?" Kara asked with a smirk. Thinking she can win now that I'm hurt.

"Bring it!" I said as I took off to the swings when the park came in view. Yes, it hurt to run, but there was no way I was going to let her win. Girl has to earn it. I arrived at the swings before her, like always, but with her right behind me.

"Damn! I still can't win! Even if you are hurt!" She complained with a laugh as she sat on the swing next to mine. I laughed along with her. We sat and swung on the swings for the next two hours, making sure we had our music on as we did.

"Wendy, there's the boys." Kara said softly to get me to look up from my phone. When I did I saw all of them walking to the other side of the park. I saw Zack and Alex turn around a few times and look at us. I also saw Zack whisper something to Alex. Wonder if they are talking about me.

"Come on Wendy. Let's go talk to them." Kara said jumping off her swing and landing on her feet.

"Sorry Kara. I take it all back. I can't." I said quickly, putting my head back down.

"Oh no, you're not backing out. Let's go. Alex basically saved your life. Come on." Kara said pulling my arm. I sighed and got up. Turning the music off and putting my phone in my back pocket. I let Kara drag me over to the boys, by now they were all watching us walk over. I saw Kara wave to them with a huge smile on her face. I just sighed again and looked at the ground, still letting her pull me over to them. We finally came to a stop, me with my head down still.

"Hey guys!" Kara said happily.

"Hey Kara." They all said together. I felt my sister elbow me in my side. I held myself because, let's be honest, it hurt pretty bad.

"Fuck Kara. Don't do that. Forgetting already that fucking Nate kicked my ass yesterday?" I asked looking over at him.

"So that's the guys name. Nate." Alex spoke up. I looked up and saw we were standing in front of them, me totally forgetting because of the pain in my side.

"Uh...yeah...Nate..." I said slowly.

"May I ask who this Nate guy is?" Zack spoke up.

"Uh...um...I rather not say..." I said putting my head back down. I heard Kara sigh and she began to talk.

"Nate is Wendy's ex. Abusive ex that is. Wendy stood up to him for the first time yesterday, making sure he wouldn't come upstairs and come after me. Nate claims that Wendy is his, and has been following us around for a fucking year since she broke up with him. He is the main reason Wendy has trust issues with men, him and our Father that is."

"Kara!" I said loudly to get her attention.

"What?! They needed to know why you hate guys so much." She said crossing her arms. I turned around and walked away. I heard whispering behind me and the sound of two feet jogging up behind me. "Go back to your friends Kara."

"I'm not Kara." The person said. I looked up and saw Alex.

"What do you want Alex?" I asked with a sigh as I continued to walk. Ending back up at the swings and sitting on one. I watched as Alex took the one next to me.

"Is it true? What Kara said?" He asked turning his head to look at me. I looked up at him and nodded my head slowly.

"Wendy, I just want to say that I would never do anything like that to you. None of us would." Alex said with a sigh.

"I'm sure you wouldn't. I just can't bring myself to trust any guys." I said as I felt a tear trail down my cheek, as I put my head back down. I sat like that for a few seconds till I saw feet come into my view, standing right in front of me. Next thing I knew, Alex bent down in front of me and whipped the tear away.

"Don't cry please." He said softly. I looked up just a bit, as I met his eyes. Gosh he had beautiful eyes. What? Wendy. Shut up. He doesn't have beautiful eyes. No. Don't even think like that.

"Wendy, I know it might take a while. But please, just give me and the guys a chance. We promise we won't hurt you. We won't lay a finger on you, or Kara." He spoke. I was still looking into his eyes. There was no way in hell could say no when I was looking in those eyes. I nodded my head slowly. Earning a big smile from Alex. He stood back up.

"Come on, let's go have our first real conversation with your new friends." He said holding out his hand. I was timid at first. But finally took it, and he helped me up from the swing. We walked slowly back over to Kara, Zack, Jack, and Rian.

"Thanks Alex." I said looking up at him as we walked.

"For what?" He asked meeting my eyes again.

"For yesterday. Kara told me everything. I'm sorry for throwing you out." I said softly, putting my head back down as we continued to walk.

"It's fine Wendy. I understand." I could hear the smile on his face. I lifted my head up when we finally got to the others, me just looking up to make sure Kara's okay.

"So?" Kara asked when we got there.

"I guess we can hang out with them.' I said softly with a small smirk.

"Yes!" Kara shouted jumping up and down.

"Look Jack! She's a mini you!" Rian said pointing at Kara. Making everyone laugh, even me.

Notes

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~Jagk